Pomegranate-Marinated Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon , zest of, grated
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
4 skinless chicken breast halves, on the bone
1 garlic clove, peeled and very finely minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
4 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp coarsely chopped mint

Directions:

To marinate chicken: Stir together pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Remove skin and trim bones from the side of each breast.
Place chicken in a glass baking dish.
Pour marinade over chicken, cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
To prepare pomegranate dressing: Combine garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, honey and pomegranate molasses in a bowl, whisking well.
Whisk in olive oil slowly, blending well.
Stir in mint.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat a 10-to-12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade.
When the pan is hot, place chicken skin-side down and brown well.
Transfer to a rack set in a roasting pan.
Spoon a little marinade over the top and roast about 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken tests done in the thickest part.
(Discard unused marinade.) Transfer chicken to plates and Drizzle with pomegranate dressing and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	514.4 Kcal (2154 kJ)
Calories from fat	261.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.06g	45%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1105.83mg	46%
Potassium	744.22mg	16%
Total Carbs	18.41g	6%
Sugars	12.23g	49%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	5%
Protein	47.41g	95%
Vitamin C	14.2mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	45.1mg	251%
Calcium	45.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.54 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.07g	45%
Cholesterol	43.46mg	46%
Sodium	345.12mg	46%
Potassium	232.27mg	16%
Total Carbs	5.75g	6%
Sugars	3.82g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	5%
Protein	14.8g	95%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	14.1mg	251%
Calcium	14.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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